JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision of the Plant Engineer and direction of the Maintenance Supervisor works with others to complete job and instruct workers of same or lower classification in performing various maintenance and construction jobs.

a) Reads and works from blueprints and sketches of assemblies and installations;

b) Makes measurements and calculations as necessary for installation and changes.

c) Possesses practical knowledge of how to proceed on assignments. Lays out and organizes jobs to accomplish them with maximum effectiveness.

d) Works on all types of plant machinery used to manufacture products, handle materials, maintain facilities, protect well-being of employees, and so forth.

e) Moves any kind of equipment using the proper procedure, rigging, and gear.

f) Assembles, erects, installs, and connects equipment and machinery.

g) Inspects equipment and reports on defective part and unsatisfactory conditions to further preventative maintenance program.

h) Maintains, adjusts, services and lubricates equipment keeping it in good operating condition with respect to proper aligning, functioning, and lubrication of parts.

k) Works with metal and other materials as applies to machining, fabricating, setting up, repairing or dismantling of equipment.

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Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.